K7 wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
3 — 10.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
12.1 — 13.9 °C
Average Wind
SW, 13 mph
0 — 31 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for K7. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
About K7 wave buoy
K7 (WMO 64046) is an offshore buoy north of Scotland (60.7010°N, 4.5000°E). It monitors waves and marine weather in a region exposed to North Atlantic storms, improving warnings for northern coasts and shipping. It reports directional wave parameters and meteorological observations.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | - | - | - | |
| 5 | 7 | - | - | - | |
| 5 | 6 | - | - | - | |
| 6 | 7 | - | - | - | |
| 6 | 7 | - | - | - | |
| 4 | 8 | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 26 | 13.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | NNW | 19 | 12.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | NW | 14 | 12.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 17 | 13.2 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSE | 15 | 13.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 14 | 13.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 17 | 13.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 19 | 12.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 8 | 12.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 18 | 12.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNW | 17 | 12.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | NNW | 5 | 13.2 | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 17 | 13.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | ESE | 21 | 12.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 17 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 14 | 13.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | ESE | 9 | 12.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 21 | 12.9 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 27 | 12.7 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 9 | 9 | WNW | 11 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 8 | NNW | 12 | 12.8 |